DO YOU HAVE IMPOSTER SYNDROME?
Do you have imposter syndrome?
Impostor syndrome—the idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications.
In other words you feel unable or uncomfortable internalizing and owning your success.
Do any of these thoughts resonate with you?
SYMPTOMS OF IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Feeling fake or phony, "Who am I kidding?"
Self-doubt, "I probably just got lucky with that one. I could never achieve real success."
Hurtful inner critic, "You think you even deserve to have this?"
Perfectionism, "This is not good enough. I can't move forward until it's perfect."
Sound familiar? You are not alone. An estimated 70% of people experience these impostor feelings at some point in their lives, according to a review article published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science.
Imposter syndrome is especially common among entrepreneurs. Constantly questioning your own knowledge and success or comparing yourself to others can be detrimental to the growth of your business.
So, how do we overcome imposter syndrome and keep our own minds from ruining great success? Here are five things you can do now to overcome imposter syndrome.
OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Start asking questions, "Do I believe I am worthy of love as I am?" "Must I be perfect for others to approve of me?"
List your skills and celebrate achievements
Talk about how you feel with a friend or mentor
Stop comparing
Acknowledge that feelings do not define you or your success
Everyone experiences doubt in themselves at some point. Starting and running a business is a great leap of faith. Give yourself some grace and room to grow. Take time to celebrate your wins and remind yourself that you are on your own unique journey that doesn't need to be compared to someone else's timeline or achievements.
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